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Kronik Akromioklaviküler Eklem Çıkıklarının Bibliyometrik Analizi

Year 2026, Volume: 2 Issue: 1 , 3 - 7 , 30.03.2026
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997225
https://izlik.org/JA44XG59BR

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, kronik akromiyoklaviküler (AC) eklem çıkıklarının tanı ve tedavisine odaklanan en yüksek atıf alan yayınları bibliyometrik olarak analiz ederek; araştırma eğilimlerini, önde gelen dergileri, katkı sağlayan ülkeleri ve kanıt düzeylerini ortaya koymaktır. Yöntemler: Kasım 2025’te Web of Science Core Collection veri tabanında kronik AC eklem çıkıkları ile ilişkili yayınları belirlemek amacıyla kapsamlı bir literatür taraması gerçekleştirildi. Önceden tanımlanmış dâhil edilme ve dışlanma kriterleri uygulandıktan sonra, en fazla atıf alan 50 özgün makale analiz için seçildi. Yayın yılı, dergi, menşe ülke, yazar katkısı, toplam ve yıllık atıf sayıları, çalışma tasarımı ve kanıt düzeyleri gibi bibliyometrik parametreler değerlendirildi. Bulgular: 1998–2021 yılları arasında yayımlanan 50 çalışma toplam 2.685 atıf almış olup, makale başına ortalama atıf sayısı 53,7 olarak saptandı. En fazla yayın, Arthroscopy – The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, The American Journal of Sports Medicine ve Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy dergilerinde yer aldı. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri hem yayın sayısı hem de toplam atıf sayısı açısından ilk sırada yer aldı. Klinik çalışmalar, dâhil edilen makalelerin %98’ini oluştururken, bunların büyük çoğunluğu Düzey IV kanıt olarak sınıflandırıldı. En sık incelenen konular cerrahi tedavi stratejileri ve ligament rekonstrüksiyon teknikleriydi. Sonuç: Bu bibliyometrik analiz, kronik akromiyoklaviküler eklem çıkıkları üzerine yapılan araştırmaların ağırlıklı olarak cerrahi tedaviye odaklandığını ve büyük ölçüde düşük kanıt düzeyine sahip çalışmalardan oluştuğunu göstermektedir. Bu bulgular, kanıt düzeyini güçlendirmek ve gelecekteki araştırmalara yön vermek amacıyla yüksek kaliteli, prospektif ve çok merkezli çalışmalara duyulan gereksinimi ortaya koymaktadır.

Ethical Statement

Bu bibliyometrik analiz için etik kurul onayı gerekmemektedir; çünkü çalışma, insan ya da hayvan deneklerin doğrudan katılımını içermemekte olup tüm veriler kamuya açık kaynaklardan elde edilmiştir.

Supporting Institution

Yazar(lar), bu çalışmanın araştırılması, yazarlığı ve/veya yayımlanması için herhangi bir mali destek almamıştır.

References

  • Albishi, W., AlShayhan, F., Alfridy, A., Alaseem, A., & Elmaraghy, A. (2024). Acromioclavicular joint separation: Controversies and treatment algorithm. Orthop Rev (Pavia), 16, 94037. https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.94037
  • Cisneros, L. N., & Reiriz, J. S. (2017). Management of chronic unstable acromioclavicular joint injuries. J Orthop Traumatol, 18(4), 305-318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-017-0452-0
  • Dünki, A. (2025). Top 50 articles in sacrum fracture management: A bibliometric analysis. TOTBİD Research Journal, 1(2), 73–79. https://doi.org/10.5578/totbidarder.20250242
  • Guy, D. K., Wirth, M. A., Griffin, J. L., & Rockwood, C. A., Jr. (1998). Reconstruction of chronic and complete dislocations of the acromioclavicular joint. Clin Orthop Relat Res(347), 138-149.
  • Muench, L. N., Kia, C., Jerliu, A., Murphy, M., Berthold, D. P., Cote, M. P., Arciero, R. A., & Mazzocca, A. D. (2019). Functional and Radiographic Outcomes After Anatomic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction for Type III/V Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(11), 2325967119884539. https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967119884539
  • Nolte, P. C., Lacheta, L., Dekker, T. J., Elrick, B. P., & Millett, P. J. (2020). Optimal Management of Acromioclavicular Dislocation: Current Perspectives. Orthop Res Rev, 12, 27-44. https://doi.org/10.2147/orr.S218991
  • O'Dwyer, L., Murphy, B., Davey, M. S., Morrissey, D., & Cassidy, J. T. (2025). A bibliometric analysis of the 50 most cited articles on acromioclavicular joint reconstruction. Musculoskelet Surg, 109(3), 257-265. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-025-00886-w
  • Rockwood, C. A. (2009). The shoulder (Vol. 1). Elsevier Health Sciences. Tauber, M., Gordon, K., Koller, H., Fox, M., & Resch, H. (2009). Semitendinosus tendon graft versus a modified Weaver-Dunn procedure for acromioclavicular joint reconstruction in chronic cases: a prospective comparative study. Am J Sports Med, 37(1), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546508323255
  • Tauber, M., Valler, D., Lichtenberg, S., Magosch, P., Moroder, P., & Habermeyer, P. (2016). Arthroscopic Stabilization of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations: Triple- Versus Single-Bundle Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med, 44(2), 482-489. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546515615583
  • Weinstein, D. M., McCann, P. D., McIlveen, S. J., Flatow, E. L., & Bigliani, L. U. (1995). Surgical treatment of complete acromioclavicular dislocations. Am J Sports Med, 23(3), 324-331. https://doi.org/10.1177/036354659502300313
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Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations

Year 2026, Volume: 2 Issue: 1 , 3 - 7 , 30.03.2026
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997225
https://izlik.org/JA44XG59BR

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to bibliometrically analyze the most highly cited publications on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocations, identifying research trends, leading journals, contributing countries, and levels of evidence. Methods: In November 2025, a comprehensive literature search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database to identify publications related to chronic AC joint dislocations. After applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, the 50 most-cited original articles were selected for analysis. Bibliometric parameters including publication year, journal, country of origin, authorship contribution, total and annual citation counts, study design, and levels of evidence were evaluated. Results The 50 studies published between 1998 and 2021 accumulated a total of 2,685 citations, with a mean of 53.7 citations per article. The highest number of publications appeared in Arthroscopy – The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, and Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. The United States ranked first in terms of both publication output and total citation count. Clinical studies accounted for 98% of the included articles, with the majority classified as Level IV evidence. The most frequently investigated topics were surgical treatment strategies and ligament reconstruction techniques. Conclusion This bibliometric analysis shows that research on chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocations is largely focused on surgical management and is dominated by studies with low levels of evidence. These findings underscore the need for high-quality, prospective, multicenter studies to strengthen the evidence base and guide future research.

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was not required for this bibliometric analysis, as the study did not involve direct participation of human subjects or animals, and all data were obtained from publicly available sources.

Supporting Institution

The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

References

  • Albishi, W., AlShayhan, F., Alfridy, A., Alaseem, A., & Elmaraghy, A. (2024). Acromioclavicular joint separation: Controversies and treatment algorithm. Orthop Rev (Pavia), 16, 94037. https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.94037
  • Cisneros, L. N., & Reiriz, J. S. (2017). Management of chronic unstable acromioclavicular joint injuries. J Orthop Traumatol, 18(4), 305-318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-017-0452-0
  • Dünki, A. (2025). Top 50 articles in sacrum fracture management: A bibliometric analysis. TOTBİD Research Journal, 1(2), 73–79. https://doi.org/10.5578/totbidarder.20250242
  • Guy, D. K., Wirth, M. A., Griffin, J. L., & Rockwood, C. A., Jr. (1998). Reconstruction of chronic and complete dislocations of the acromioclavicular joint. Clin Orthop Relat Res(347), 138-149.
  • Muench, L. N., Kia, C., Jerliu, A., Murphy, M., Berthold, D. P., Cote, M. P., Arciero, R. A., & Mazzocca, A. D. (2019). Functional and Radiographic Outcomes After Anatomic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction for Type III/V Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(11), 2325967119884539. https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967119884539
  • Nolte, P. C., Lacheta, L., Dekker, T. J., Elrick, B. P., & Millett, P. J. (2020). Optimal Management of Acromioclavicular Dislocation: Current Perspectives. Orthop Res Rev, 12, 27-44. https://doi.org/10.2147/orr.S218991
  • O'Dwyer, L., Murphy, B., Davey, M. S., Morrissey, D., & Cassidy, J. T. (2025). A bibliometric analysis of the 50 most cited articles on acromioclavicular joint reconstruction. Musculoskelet Surg, 109(3), 257-265. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-025-00886-w
  • Rockwood, C. A. (2009). The shoulder (Vol. 1). Elsevier Health Sciences. Tauber, M., Gordon, K., Koller, H., Fox, M., & Resch, H. (2009). Semitendinosus tendon graft versus a modified Weaver-Dunn procedure for acromioclavicular joint reconstruction in chronic cases: a prospective comparative study. Am J Sports Med, 37(1), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546508323255
  • Tauber, M., Valler, D., Lichtenberg, S., Magosch, P., Moroder, P., & Habermeyer, P. (2016). Arthroscopic Stabilization of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations: Triple- Versus Single-Bundle Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med, 44(2), 482-489. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546515615583
  • Weinstein, D. M., McCann, P. D., McIlveen, S. J., Flatow, E. L., & Bigliani, L. U. (1995). Surgical treatment of complete acromioclavicular dislocations. Am J Sports Med, 23(3), 324-331. https://doi.org/10.1177/036354659502300313
  • Wright, J. G., Swiontkowski, M. F., & Heckman, J. D. (2003). Introducing levels of evidence to the journal. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 85(1), 1-3.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Orthopaedics
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Hakan Batuhan Kaya 0000-0002-9788-6578

Submission Date January 4, 2026
Acceptance Date February 3, 2026
Publication Date March 30, 2026
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997225
IZ https://izlik.org/JA44XG59BR
Published in Issue Year 2026 Volume: 2 Issue: 1

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APA Kaya, H. B. (2026). Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. Journal of Baltalimanı, 2(1), 3-7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997225